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New spirits company has an x-rated finish

A German vodka, whisky and rum seller is attaching a unique guarantee to its spirits - each drop is said to be poured over topless models.

TSX changes director election rules

The Toronto Stock Exchange says it is changing the rules governing the election of directors to the boards of exchange-listed companies.

Record $7.3-billion profit for samsung

Samsung Electronics reported a record quarterly profit of $7.

Sports

Hockey: Victoria Royals battle Spokane Chiefs > B9

Ottawa misses deficit target

Ottawa's financial position isn't quite as sound as previously thought, with the government reporting Friday it missed its deficit target for the just completed fiscal year by $1.3 billion.

Oak Bay beach taste tease

Café opens at hotel; rooms, other services to open on Nov. 15

Commodities weaken in mixed markets

The Toronto stock market closed lower on Friday as commodities weakened and the shine wore off jobs reports from both the U.S. and Canada. The S&P/TSX composite index dropped 28.69 points to 12,418.99 - up 0.8% from where it closed last Friday.

U.S. investigate Honda pilot, odyssey

U.S. safety regulators are investigating older Honda Odyssey minivans and Pilot SUVs because they can roll away after drivers have removed the ignition key.
Burnaby, Washington refineries fight for oil

Burnaby, Washington refineries fight for oil

A squeeze on oil supplies bound for the West Coast is sowing conflict between refiners on both sides of the border. For nearly two years, the Canadian unit of California-based Chevron Corp.

Taxing issues in Quebec

How low can you go? may be the chant often heard by limboists, but if you're a Quebecker, chances are you've been wondering, How high can they go? in reference to the Quebec government's recent plans to increase personal taxes.